mapman

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Listening as a civilian
Music streaming is a great thing to help hold interest. If possible try playing some things you like then let random play kick in to find similar things you might like and not even be aware of  for you. 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
To me, revealing is not a problem. It is a good thing that  just has to be done right.There is that old saying though.....too much of anything..... 
High Performance Audio - The End?
Interesting Steve worked at SBS. Did not know that. He reviewed Ohm Walsh speakers recently and was very impressed. The time I went to Sound By Singer and mentioned I owned Ohm Walsh speakers the guy there totally dissed them.  I do not think it w... 
High Performance Audio - The End?
I watched the video and practically, I think he nailed it pretty well. The example of pop music on Magnepans is a classic example of wrong speaker for a particular kind of recording. Been there, done that. But that is not strictly a case of too hi... 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
Maybe it works like hifi itself. If you think it sounds good, it does. If you think it is revealing, it is. if you think revealing is bad,..... 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
Yes, it happens! Very revealing! Did I get it right?I can understand why this bugs Eric.   It's not as simple as it seems. 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
My point is good luck with both. PEople make things much harder and more complicated than they often need be. But it does make for an interesting discussion.  Is "revealing" really so controversial?    That is revealing.  :-) 
What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1
Deja Vu audio in Virginia ran Harbeth 40.2 off large Conrad Johnson tube monoblocks that has to cost a pretty penny but the results were spectacular.  
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
The most revealing thing is how many definitions of revealing audiophiles have.  
Game Changing Tweak
I do not know about the device in question but I have learned from experience over the years that if you are trying to solve a problem it’s best to look for solutions that are well understood. Oh and it often involves science and other things that... 
Game Changing Tweak
“ can you feel the love tonight......” 
Listening as a civilian
Best wishes for speedy recovery.  Let the music heal! 
My pet peeve: "revealing" speakers
Eric that is a very generalized assertion. 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
Two, very interesting but lots of competition for Class D at $10k 
What Combinations of Components Have You Put Together That Sound Good?
The same ones in the synergy version of this thread. Synergy means things work well together so the same thing.I suspect most would say the systems they post here sound good together.